UN Approves Peacekeeping Force for Mali

Updated: Fri 26 Apr, 07:00 am

The UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed the sending of a 12,600-strong peacekeeping force to Mali, which will be backed by French troops when needed, to combat Islamic extremists in the West … read more »

French Soldier Killed in Mali Roadside Bomb

Updated: Tue 30 Apr, 07:01 am

As the UN approves the deployment of peacekeepers to Mali, another French soldier has been killed by an improvised explosive in the country. read more »

Donors Pledge Billions for Mali's Reconstruction

Updated: Thu 16 May, 06:15 am

The international community has made public pledges amounting to billion of euro for the reconstructin and restoration of the country's territorial intergrity after a brutal civil war. read more »